Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City
Cheap Flights from San Diego to Panama City
Looking for cheap flights from San Diego to Panama City? PointsYeah scans award availability across major airline and bank transfer programs in one place, so travelers can compare the lowest points and cash routes faster. Instead of searching each airline separately, users can see pricing from programs like Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt side by side.
Award prices from San Diego to Panama City vary by season, cabin, and date, but available award flights can start around 35,000–110,900 points one way, with premium cabins available at higher mileage levels. The live search above allows filtering by cabin, airline, stops, or maximum points to find the best award flights from San Diego to Panama City for specific travel dates.
2026-11-18
SAN - PTY
Business | 2 Stops | 3 left
From 35,000 Pts + $77
2026-12-25
SAN - PTY
Business | 2 Stops | 1 left
From 40,357 Pts + $85.2
2026-11-19
SAN - PTY
Business | 1 Stop | 6 left
From 83,000 Pts + $6.8
2026-12-24
SAN - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 109,900 Pts + $12.4
2026-12-24
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,900 Pts + $6.8
2026-12-25
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,900 Pts + $6.8
San Diego to Panama City flight facts
Distance
2,911 mi
4,685 km in a straight line
Estimated flight time
about 6h 15m
In the air, for the straight-line distance
Time difference
+3h
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Airports in San Diego
SAN · San Diego Intl
Airports in Panama City
PTY · Tocumen Intl
Nearby airport alternatives
Flights Tijuana - Panama City · Tijuana is 18 mi from San Diego
Flights Santa Ana - Panama City · Santa Ana is 76 mi from San Diego
Flights Ontario - Panama City · Ontario is 94 mi from San Diego
Flights Los Angeles - Panama City · Los Angeles is 109 mi from San Diego
Flights Burbank - Panama City · Burbank is 122 mi from San Diego
Premium cabin flights from San Diego to Panama City
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 5 left
From 120,500 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-26
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop
From 123,500 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
SAN - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 109,900 Pts + $12.4
Premium cabin
2026-12-24
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,900 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-12-25
SAN - PTY
First | 1 Stop | 9+ left
From 110,900 Pts + $6.8
Premium cabin
2026-11-19
SAN - PTY
First | 2 Stops | 9+ left
From 120,700 Pts + $12.4
Selected hotels for your next stay
Distrito de Arraiján (Panama)
Dreams Playa Bonita Panama
From 20,000 Pts or $216
Panama City (Panama)
Waldorf Astoria Panama
From 45,000 Pts or $262
Panama City (Panama)
W Panama
From Pts or $267
Frequently Asked Questions
The cheapest route from San Diego to Panama City depends on award space, transfer bonuses, and travel dates. PointsYeah compares bank and airline programs in one place so you can find the best points and cash combinations faster.
Yes. Transferable points from Chase, Amex, Capital One, Citi, and Bilt can often be moved to airline partners for flights from San Diego to Panama City.
Yes. Searching metro codes when available helps compare nearby airport combinations for flights from San Diego to Panama City.
San Diego and Panama City are about 2,911 miles (4,685 km) apart in a straight line.
Flying the 2,911-mile straight-line distance takes about 6h 15m in the air, estimated from typical cruising speed. Actual travel time depends on the routing; itineraries with connections take longer.
Panama City is 3 hours ahead of San Diego.
Departures from San Diego: San Diego Intl (SAN). Arrivals in Panama City: Tocumen Intl (PTY).
Travelers searching this route also look at other popular routes into Panama City, plus the return trip when we track it. Fares and award space change daily.
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